Please note this listing is for general interest. We will have multiple opportunities to volunteer. A volunteer should feel comfortable using a computer and teaching to small classrooms of adults. All curriculum is prepared and training is included. This is a great opportunity to help the Knoxville community
Lead Instructor
Role: Teach adult learners basic computer skills using a prepared curriculum.
Schedule: 5-week cohort (two 1.5 hr sessions weekly + train-the-trainer).
Duties: Lead classroom instruction, engage students, collaborate with assistant instructors, maintain professional communication, track attendance, administer pre-class and post-class surveys.
Requirements: Proficiency in Google Apps and/or Microsoft 365, social media, Zoom, Teams; and communication; ability to foster a positive learning environment.
Preferred Skills: Teaching experience, Microsoft Office, Teams, online safety, Knox County Schools platforms, Canvas, Aspen, Parentsquare, telehealth experience, bilingual a plus.
Assistant Instructor
Role: Support the Lead Instructor instruction by helping students during class.
Schedule: 27 hrs per 5-week cohort (two 1.5 hr sessions weekly + setup/cleanup + train-the-trainer).
Duties: Set up/lock up Chromebooks, assist participants with questions, return room to previous order.
Requirements: Proficiency in Google Apps and/or Microsoft 365, strong communication skills, professional demeanor, ability to foster a positive learning environment.
Preferred Skills: Some teaching experience, Microsoft Office, Teams, online safety, Knox County Schools platforms, Canvas, Aspen, Parentsquare, telehealth experience, bilingual a plus.
Site Partner Class Locations
CAC - LT Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave, Knoxville, 37921
Center for English - 2720 Dayton St NW, Knoxville, 37921
Goodwill Bearden - 5020 5307 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919 *Assistant Only Needed
Head Start:
Anderson - 4808 Prospect Rd., Knoxville, 37920
East II - 2330 Prosser Rd., Knoxville, 37914
North Ridge Crossing - 1008 Breda Dr., Knoxville, 37918
Western Heights - 1101 West Oldham Ave, Knoxville, 37921
Maynard Elementary - 737 College Street, Knoxville, 37921 *Spanish Class
Norwood Elementary - 1705 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, 37912 *Spanish & English Class
Wesley House - 1719 Reynolds St, Knoxville, 37921
Bilingual Instructors Needed for These Languages:
Arabic
Aketeko
Dari
French
Kurundi
Spanish
Swahili
